If you want to make more of your outdoor space all year round why not join one of our Seasonal Gardening courses.
Workshops help you to with garden design, choosing plants and even setting up your own gardening business.
Some courses will run as online courses and some will start at Stoke Lodge. You can see the starting venue/format for each course listed below. We reserve the right to change the format of the course, in term, should safety advice change.
Japanese Gardens: History and Design
Explore the mystique of Japanese gardens, history and influence. The course will also cover various garden styles, how to avoid kitsch features, the proper use of water, plants and stone.
Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm Jason Loh
6 sessions from 2 March £84/£52 GJ3C Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary, using ZOOM
Garden Design
A basic introduction to garden design, construction and plant use, including restoration and a range of simple maintenance solutions. Course content will also include: design principles, drawing and drafting skills, site analysis, construction methods and techniques, as well as water, lighting, irrigation and drainage.
Mondays 7pm to 9pm Jon Wheatley
10 sessions from 17 January £140/£84 GJW5 Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge
Garden Style courses on Fridays
A series of short one-day courses designed to give you more detailed information about specific aspects of garden styles.
Garden Styles: Cottage Gardens
Focusing on cottage gardens we have an opportunity to look at both design and planting.
Friday 10am to 3pm Christine Pritchard
1 session on 4 March £40/£24 GC2A Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary, using Google Meet
Garden Styles: Ponds and water features
Focusing on ponds and water features we have an opportunity to look at both design and pond planting.
Friday 10am to 3pm Christine Pritchard
1 session on 18 March £40/£24 GC3B Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary, using Google Meet
Garden Styles: Woodland gardens
Focusing on woodland gardens we have an opportunity to look at both design and planting from scratch or using existing planting.
Friday 10am to 3pm Christine Pritchard
1 session on 1 April £40/£24 GC4C Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary, using Google Meet
Garden Styles: Front gardens
Focusing on the front garden we have an opportunity to look at both design and planting
Friday 10am to 3pm Christine Pritchard
1 session on 8 April £40/£24 GC5D Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary, using Google Meet
Gardening Courses on Saturdays
Choosing Plants for Your Borders
An enjoyable and informal course on choosing the right plants for your garden. Professional garden designer Christine Pritchard will discuss suitable trees, shrubs and perennials and how to put them together for best effect. No previous gardening experience necessary. Maximum number of participants: 8
Saturdays 10am to 3pm Christine Pritchard
3 sessions on 12 & 26 March, 2 April £140/£84 GC1B Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary, using Google Meet
NEW Know your soil, and how to improve it
This course will show students how to identify their soil type, and learn how to assess and improve the texture and structure of their soil. We will study how to measure soil p.H. and learn about its effect on plant health and growth. Also how to maintain and improve soil condition, by the use manures/compost, growing green manures, and good soil management.
Saturdays 10am to 4pm Andy Coombe
1 session on 5 February £50/£30 GAC2 Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge